I mean they aren't in the same ballpark I will agree with that, but that trade was a little different involving another good roster player. I also think that people fixate so much on "value" and whether or not it is an overpayment or a good deal or a steal. Obviously, you want to get the best deal, but you also want to field the best team. This team's WRs are at best unproven, and at worst, the worst in the league. Is it an "overpayment" on paper? Yeah probably a little, but does it make our team better (and better than it would be with those picks on our team next year)? Yes. It isn't out of the question that Jones comes in and plays at a high level. And even if he doesn't, he improves the team and makes life easier on our young receivers. A second and a fourth for Jones and a sixth is essentially Jones for a second (I know a 6th doesn't equal a 4th, but from a statistical standpoint the difference is pretty minuscule and regardless of who is drafting and scouting, it is a lottery ticket at either selection). The bigger problem is the salary cap and I don't really know how the NFL cap works so if that was a barrier then that's a different story.
If McAfee is a jock sniffer, what does that make Tainter?
The salary to me was the biggest concern, and that's most likely something they could have gotten around. I too want to see how Reagor and Smith work out as 1/2, but without a known threat they can focus on Smith (who is presumably the best WR on the team) and make Reagor beat them, which he couldn't with great success last year. Obviously if Smith can overcome that, then we know we have a superstar on our hands, but for a young kid who is going to be at a size/strength disadvantage, I think you are setting yourself up for disappointment. And that's not really a knock on Smith or thinking he isn't good or isn't going to be good, but if he is our only offensive threat then we have a problem. If we had someone like Jones who even if he isn't a #1 still commands real attention that makes Smith better or at least more impactful either on the outside with Reagor in the slot or vice versa.
KeenanWe agree on all 3 of the former and disagree on all 3 of the latter.
I literally had ARob typed out but I balked cause I was trying to PFF nerd stat it out. Forgot about Diggs cause I hate him because f*** Buffalo.
I think he's on my WRs to target in fantasy list because of Jojo's boy Fields.
We agree on all 3 of the former and disagree on all 3 of the latter.
